OotP Prophecy

[M.Clifford]

No: HPFGUIDX 108022

<gopotter2004 at y...> wrote: 
> The prophecy states that "neither can live while the other 
survives."
>Since Jk has said it was very intentionally worded, I feel there's a
>high probability that "survives" means more than "is alive"... For
>instance, if Harry sacrifices himself, and lives on in the memory of
>others, Voldemort will get trounced. > 
> Becky >



Hi Becky, I am Valky.
I would say that you make a very good point in supposing that the 
figurative meaning of 'survives' _so as, to be enduring_, could be 
valuable consideration for deciphering the prophecy.

Althougg such a meaning would be profound, it might also be 
difficult to pen, _I am finding it a bit hairy myself :D_ But JKR 
did tackle the very semantic and thin line of the Thestrals for us 
so it's not impossible that the books might conclude the prophecy 
without it's literal sense.

Personally and less objectively, I recently conjured myself up a 
theory that hinged on the word 'survives' being translated non-
literally, so therefore, I guess I am with you on that.
It might be of interest to you if you wanted to cultivate your 
thread into a full blown theory.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/104274

Anyway good first post, Becky

Best to All
valky